Hywel Davies reports on the Kris Van Assche show

Report by Hywel Davies on 19 January 2013.

Van Assche’s familiar story of blending smart and casual formed a series of successful hybrids. From the ‘Rugged, Rough ‘N’ Tough’ slogan sweat shirting sliced through a wool suit, down to the hybrid shoes, a remix of half derby, half trainer, the message was focused on cutting and joining sporting and tailoring elements together, creating garments that fused function with a stylish vigour.